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Sponsorship: efsponsorship@essence.com
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JUNE 30 - JULY 2, 2023
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PRESENTING SPONSOR
This year, we’re gearing up for our largest marketplace yet, where we provide a space where everything that matters most to our communities can shine—especially Black-owned businesses.
MARKETPLACE
Soko, formerly known as ESSENCE Marketplace, provides a unique space to sell and showcase your original jewelry, handbags, apparel, accessories, visual art and more to excited consumers across multiple venues.
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eats
Our ESSENCE Food & Wine Festival, formerly known as Essence Eats, will provide an opportunity to serve your signature dishes and plenty more.
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COMMUNITY
Our Community Corner will put your grassroots organization, non-profit, college, university, or governmental agency in front of a massive audience of Festival-goers eager to get involved and stay connected.
VENDOR APPLICATIONS are currently closed
Rules & Procedures and Vendor & Exhibitor Opportunities Brochure
Click the links below to download the documents.
• MARKETPLACE Rules & Procedures
• Vendor & Exhibitor Opportunities Brochure
• COMMUNITY Rules & Procedures
• EATS Rules & Procedures
Rules & Procedures and Vendor & Exhibitor Opportunities Brochure
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